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People of Any Age or Immigration Status May Qualify for Full Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Benefits
In Oregon, people of all ages who meet income and other criteria qualify for
full OHP benefits and other services and supports, no matter their immigration status.
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Federal Changes and Healthier Oregon
Many changes are happening to OHP due to new federal laws and rules, including to Healthier Oregon:
Healthier Oregon members will move to OHP Open Card
In 2027, all Healthier Oregon members will move from regional coordinated care organizations to OHP Open Card. Open Card (also known as fee-for-service) also provides full OHP benefits. This may change which doctors and health care providers you can see. Many providers accept both Open Card and CCO patients, but some do not.
You will get a notice in October 2026 if you are affected by this change. You will get additional information and a new member ID card in December.
Adult Healthier Oregon members may need to meet Work or Activity Rules
Many adults ages 19 to 64 must meet work or other activity rules for renewals starting in 2027. Or, they can show reasons they do not need to meet the rules, through exemptions, like taking care of children under age 14, having a disability, Medicare, health conditions that prevent working, and more. The same rules and exemptions will apply to Healthier Oregon along with other types of OHP.
More adults with certain immigration statuses moving to Healthier Oregon
In October 2026, adults with immigration statuses including Refugee, Asylum Granted, and Humanitarian Parolee will move to Healthier Oregon from other categories of OHP. Affected members will keep full OHP benefits. They will get a notice about this change in September 2026, and notices about the move to Open Card in October 2026.
Who Is Eligible?
Thanks to Healthier Oregon, people may now qualify for OHP if they:
- Live in Oregon, and
- Meet income and other criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
All help is free and available in multiple languages. You can apply:
Effective Sept. 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (U.S. DHS) has removed federal regulations that have governed public charge determinations since 2022. You can learn more on OHA's Public Charge web page.
If your situation is complex or you have specific questions, please reach out to an immigration lawyer.
OHP Open Card provides full OHP benefits, but this may change which doctors and health care providers a member can see.
All Healthier Oregon members who are not already on Open Card will move to Open Card in January. Healthier Oregon includes adults with immigration statuses including nonimmigrant visas, refugee or asylum statuses, most adults with permanent resident status for less than 5 years, and adults and children who do not have an immigration status that qualifies for other OHP programs. Members who are affected will get a notice in October.
Members can take three steps:
First, ask their current providers if they accept OHP Open Card.
- If they do take Open Card, you will be able to continue seeing them after the move.
- If they do not take Open Card, ask them for help planning care for the rest of 2026 and through the move.
- Contact your current coordinated care organization (CCO) for help coordinating care for finding providers in 2026. You can find your local CCO's contact information at OHP.Oregon.gov/CCO-Contacts
Second, learn how to find health care providers that accept Open Card:
- After Jan. 1, 2027, you can call the OHP Open Card help line at 800 562-4620 for help finding providers and coordinating care.
- You can use the OHP Open Card search tool at OHPOpenCard.org
Third, contact OHP Client Services at 800-273-0557 with any other questions you have before the move. OHP Client Services cannot help find Open Card providers.
For all care in 2026 and leading up to the transition, contact your current health care providers or coordinated care organization.
Members who have questions can contact OHP Client Services at (800) 273 0557 or Ask.OHP@odhsoha.Oregon.gov. OHP Client Services cannot help find providers. Use the online search tool at OHPOpenCard.org to find a provider that accepts Open Card. After January 1, 2028, the OHP Open Card help line (800-562-4620) can help find providers and coordinate care.
Yes. OHP Open Card has the same covered benefits.
However, there are a few services available through CCOs which Open Card does not offer, such as flexible services. Flexible services (also known as “flex funds") are services or items that CCOs can provide to members to help them stay healthy. They can be offered by CCOs even though they are not part of regular OHP benefits. Members who have questions can contact OHP Client Services at (800) 273 0557 or Ask.OHP@odhsoha.Oregon.gov
No, you will not need to wait five years. However, you need to meet all other OHP eligibility requirements.
When a member's immigration or citizenship status changes, they should report this change. If someone qualifies for other OHP programs based on their immigration status, they could return to CCO coverage.
Please note:
- For children, gaining lawful permanent resident status would result in moving to categories of OHP other than Healthier Oregon/Cover All Kids.
- For adults, newly gaining lawful permanent resident status may not result in moving back to Healthier Oregon until they have held that immigration status for 5 years. There are exceptions to the 5-year requirement for people who previously held certain immigration statuses, such as refugee, asylum granted, and more.